News: Politics & Current Affairs

Conservatives and Labour are level in Croydon mayoral betting, but new polling suggests Reform UK are closing fast, setting up one of the tightest contests in London.

Labour are favourites in the Newham mayoral race with Ladbrokes pricing them at 8/11, while Independents and Greens trail as voters head to the polls on 7 May.

Reform UK are overwhelming favourites in the 2026 local elections betting market, with odds suggesting a dominant performance across contested seats this Thursday.

Rising fuel concerns and geopolitical tensions have sparked betting markets on UK airport closures and whether petrol prices will hit record highs again this year.

Lincoln heads the betting to be the UK’s hottest city in 2026, with London and Brighton close behind as rising temperatures dominate weather markets.

Wrexham heads the betting for UK City of Culture 2029 after the longlist was confirmed, with Blackpool and Middlesbrough among the leading contenders.

Reform UK are overwhelming favourites at 1/12 to win the 2026 local elections, with betting markets pointing to a dominant performance across England.

Donald Trump leads Time Person of the Year 2026 betting at 6/4, with political figures dominating the market amid ongoing global developments.

Betting markets suggest 2026 could rank among the hottest years on record, with recent climate data pointing toward continued global temperature extremes.

Reading heads the UK Town of Culture 2028 betting at 4/6, with Paisley and Hebden Bridge leading the challengers in a competitive national market.